Over 200,000 illicit cigarettes, 1700 vapes, and over 260kg of loose-leaf tobacco have been seized at a residence in Epping, Victoria.
Detectives from Taskforce Lunar made the seizure as part of an investigation into the alleged sale of illicit tobacco in Victoria.
With assistance from the VIPER Taskforce, a search warrant was executed on Wednesday 28 August at a residential address on Dicello Rise in Epping, during which investigators seized more than 211,660 illicit cigarette sticks, 265kg loose leaf tobacco, over 1780 vapes, a pair of knuckle dusters, ten vials of steroids and a significant quantity of cash.
The street value of the products seized is approximately $211,000 worth of illicit cigarette sticks, over $89,000 worth of vapes and at least $437,250 worth of loose-leaf tobacco.
A 53-year-old Epping man is expected to be interviewed at a later date.
Anyone with information on illicit tobacco activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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